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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graig Graziosi

Musk reveals what he really thinks about Trump’s tariffs

Trump (Organization) United States Elon Musk Howard Lutnick
  • Elon Musk has publicly disagreed with Trump officials who are defending tariff policies.
  • Musk criticised Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for defending tariffs on uninhabited islands and Peter Navarro for his economic advice to Trump.
  • He expressed his desire for zero tariffs between the U.S. and Europe.
  • Trump has continued to defend his tariffs, citing trade imbalances with China and the EU.
  • Musk's political involvement, including substantial spending on a Wisconsin Supreme Court race, resulted in a significant loss for the candidate he supported.
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